I've been waiting and today I went to the actual Nintnedo website for Wii U VC and I didn't see any mention of N64 or GCN games coming to Wii U. It only talks about SNES and NES. I hope Nintendo isn't shitcanning it because of abysmal Wii U sales.

Give them time. Wii U's VC emulators likely use a different base code. Re coding an N64 game obviously would take more time than an NES or SNES game. As for Gamecube, even if it happens it might be a while still as Gamecube emulation has not really been perfected yet. This is because GC games use actual disc files rather than ROMs which is why emulated GC game often tend to be horribly buggy.

The longer Nintendo doesn't release GBA games on the 3DS VC and anything more than SNES on the Wii U VC, the more reason people have to emulate the games instead. And they wonder why people emulate their games...

That's a pretty crappy solution given that used copies of Wind Waker sell for $35, Melee for $30, Sunshine for $25, Double Dash for $25, etc. compared to just have GameCube games available on virtual console.

I actually disagree with the consensus here. I think Nintendo will eventually make a splash with GameCube games on the Wii U. They're just waiting for the right time. It makes perfect sense that GameCube games were not on the Wii's VC, because it was the previous generation and one of the Wii's features was being able to play GameCube games.

Just because Nintendo hasn't announced anything doesn't mean it's not coming. But when? Who knows... but I'd bet on seeing some before the end of 2014.

That's a pretty crappy solution given that used copies of Wind Waker sell for $35, Melee for $30, Sunshine for $25, Double Dash for $25, etc. compared to just have GameCube games available on virtual console.

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I can hear people yelling that they want an HD remake for all those gems wherever you are for only 20-25 dollars more. Why not?

Oh if it were only that easy though.
All I know is that I still have a Cube, including all those classics you just mentioned.
The people who want to buy remakes don't even know what they're missing out on, and if they did, they wouldn't have sold their games to begin with. Because without the games being released on the VC you'll have to wait for HD remakes one after another, or go buy yourself a Cube. Unless the waiting game is your favorite game to play.

Down here we got Game Cube games going no more for $10 a pop.
Take it or leave it.

That's a pretty crappy solution given that used copies of Wind Waker sell for $35, Melee for $30, Sunshine for $25, Double Dash for $25, etc. compared to just have GameCube games available on virtual console.

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I can hear people yelling that they want an HD remake for all those gems wherever you are for only 20-25 dollars more. Why not?

Oh if it were only that easy though.
All I know is that I still have a Cube, including all those classics you just mentioned.
The people who want to buy remakes don't even know what they're missing out on, and if they did, they wouldn't have sold their games to begin with. Because without the games being released on the VC you'll have to wait for HD remakes one after another, or go buy yourself a Cube. Unless the waiting game is your favorite game to play.

Down here we got Game Cube games going no more for $10 a pop.
Take it or leave it.

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Where is "down here"? You must have pretty good deals down there. Because like I said, 30-ish for Wind Waker/Melee, 25-ish for Sunshine/Double Dash on the Internet. And that's obviously for used versions of the games.

Anyway, I have an old GameCube lying around somewhere in my family's house, and copies of all the games I mentioned, but...

most of the people clamoring for these games on the Virtual Console obviously don't already own the original versions of them. And they'd much rather pay $10 (with no shipping costs) for their own digital versions of the game then 2 or 3 times more than that for used versions of the games (with shipping costs).

I already have a GCN with a component cable and all that shit. What I really want is to be able to play MarioKart 64 with my Wii U pro controller with good video fidelity. My TV doesn't have s video so my N64 games look like dogshit on it. Also most of my N64 controllers analog sticks are floppy. I keep seeing people saying N64 games are confirmed for Wii U VC but Nintendo's own website says nothing about that.

GCN compilation disks with upscaled textures would be one way forward, but wouldn't they just be called lazy then? Wind Waker isn't a simple pipeline switch, I don't know why people would insist that it is. Then again, I have no idea why one would site MGS Collection as an argument for retail price either, seeing as how MGS collection is simply in HD with no significant alterations.

I shudder to think what they would charge for a GCN title. $8-9 for a SNES title? Please.

Nintendo and Sony need to get with the program. Not that I condone pirating, because I don't, but the bottom line is Nintendo is charging $9 for a 16-bit title that someone can own with the click of a button? Then factor in the android/smartphone market with cheap games that cost $0.99-$4.99 (and I'm not saying they're even quality games, some are, some aren't) and I think Nintendo and Sony need to reprice their "classics."

NES $0.99-$1.99, SNES $1.99-$3.99, N64 $3.99-$5.99, GCN $5.99-$9.99.

IMO, I think that pricing point would be more than fair given the factors in the market I discussed.

I shudder to think what they would charge for a GCN title. $8-9 for a SNES title? Please.

Nintendo and Sony need to get with the program. Not that I condone pirating, because I don't, but the bottom line is Nintendo is charging $9 for a 16-bit title that someone can own with the click of a button? Then factor in the android/smartphone market with cheap games that cost $0.99-$4.99 (and I'm not saying they're even quality games, some are, some aren't) and I think Nintendo and Sony need to reprice their "classics."

NES $0.99-$1.99, SNES $1.99-$3.99, N64 $3.99-$5.99, GCN $5.99-$9.99.

IMO, I think that pricing point would be more than fair given the factors in the market I discussed.

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Fair's got nothing to do with it.

The games are priced and released in such a way to maximize profit, not to be fair. You might disagree with Nintendo's financial plan, but remember to keep that in mind.

But simply put, if Nintendo is getting VC sales at the prices they're offering, there's no reason for them to lower their price points.

Actually, I'm pretty sure that the Wii U is technically capable of running Gamecube games without emulating them due to the Wii mode. It's just that Nintendo hasn't allowed it. Not that I really know what I'm talking about, but it shouldn't be too hard for Nintendo's engineers to make the Wii U run GC games from a hard drive.
But honestly I don't think Nintendo will release GC games on the VC as long as they see a market for HD re-releases.

I've been waiting and today I went to the actual Nintnedo website for Wii U VC and I didn't see any mention of N64 or GCN games coming to Wii U. It only talks about SNES and NES. I hope Nintendo isn't shitcanning it because of abysmal Wii U sales.

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They will come. Chances are Nintendo is still working on:

1. Advertising the Wii U worldwide (Starts in Sept or Oct in NA)
2. Releasing monthly ND to provide us updates on upcoming titles for the holidays
3. Finishing up the Summer/Fall 2013 update for Wii U as well as Miiverse/NNIDs for 3DS.
4. Polishing upcoming titles for Wii U and 3DS.

I understand its taking a long time but everyone is forgetting Nintendo has a lot on their hands so please be patient.

Actually, I'm pretty sure that the Wii U is technically capable of running Gamecube games without emulating them due to the Wii mode. It's just that Nintendo hasn't allowed it. Not that I really know what I'm talking about, but it shouldn't be too hard for Nintendo's engineers to make the Wii U run GC games from a hard drive.
But honestly I don't think Nintendo will release GC games on the VC as long as they see a market for HD re-releases.

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Considering homebrewers have already figured it out, I would think Nintendo's engineers could do it.

The GCN is an awesome little box that you can stick in a backpack, should just go purchase one for cheap! Maybe even the earlier model that had a digital audio/video output if you want to purchase that rare accessory for it. But, it would be nice to see N64 & GCN games on there...

Just a friendly reminder, talking about homebrew and/or emulation is against the TOS. Please try to avoid talking about it. Thank you.

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of course... my bad...

I hope for GCN games on the Wii U VC someday too... I'll happily give Nintendo my money in order to play some of my favorite games of all time on their newest console! (hopefully with full Gamepad support so I can play 'em while watching TV too.)

The only reason I'm sad I gave my Wii to my nephew is that I don't have a way to play my stack of GameCube games on my TV in 480P anymore... I didn't think about that until it was too late.

I still have my launch day GameCube, but I don't have a component cable for it... and sheesh, looks they are quite expensive on Amazon! (for the official one)... it'd be cheaper to buy a used Wii.

I do have a VGA cable though... maybe I can figure out something with that... unfortunately I think it's buried in my storage unit.

they n64 games and gamecube games will be out next year according to Satoru Iwata, he announce it on one of episodes Nintendo direct

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Source? I've seen or heard of no such announcements for Nintendo 64 or GameCube titles being confirmed to be coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. The only other platform definitely confirmed for the Wii U Virtual Console is Game Boy Advance which was confirmed in the January 23rd 2013 Nintendo Direct.

they n64 games and gamecube games will be out next year according to Satoru Iwata, he announce it on one of episodes Nintendo direct

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Source? I've seen or heard of no such announcements for Nintendo 64 or GameCube titles being confirmed to be coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. The only other platform definitely confirmed for the Wii U Virtual Console is Game Boy Advance which was confirmed in the January 23rd 2013 Nintendo Direct.

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Actually I did remember seeing this as well. Its like most things regarding announcements you just think everyones read it coz you read it but to try keeping every detail in favourites would be insane. Almost an inventory of the internet.

they n64 games and gamecube games will be out next year according to Satoru Iwata, he announce it on one of episodes Nintendo direct

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Source? I've seen or heard of no such announcements for Nintendo 64 or GameCube titles being confirmed to be coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. The only other platform definitely confirmed for the Wii U Virtual Console is Game Boy Advance which was confirmed in the January 23rd 2013 Nintendo Direct.

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Actually I did remember seeing this as well. Its like most things regarding announcements you just think everyones read it coz you read it but to try keeping every detail in favourites would be insane. Almost an inventory of the internet.

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Wikipedia lists Nintendo 64 as being confirmed for the Wii U VC but the source article is wrong. Not only has it been deleted on Nintendo's press site, but when you visit a site which replicates the press release, its just a summary of the January 23rd 2013 Nintendo Direct which confirmed GBA games only (along with NES and SNES games) for the Wii U VC.

Source? I've seen or heard of no such announcements for Nintendo 64 or GameCube titles being confirmed to be coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. The only other platform definitely confirmed for the Wii U Virtual Console is Game Boy Advance which was confirmed in the January 23rd 2013 Nintendo Direct.

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Actually I did remember seeing this as well. Its like most things regarding announcements you just think everyones read it coz you read it but to try keeping every detail in favourites would be insane. Almost an inventory of the internet.

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Wikipedia lists Nintendo 64 as being confirmed for the Wii U VC but the source article is wrong. Not only has it been deleted on Nintendo's press site, but when you visit a site which replicates the press release, its just a summary of the January 23rd 2013 Nintendo Direct which confirmed GBA games only (along with NES and SNES games) for the Wii U VC.

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I'll look into it as I'm pretty sure NGC virtual releases, were announced as being pushed back to late next yea,r was on a few the games news sites. Really hate doing this though, theres soooooooo much Wii U clone articles now, that you can't even find specific info from advanced searches anymore. I mean think about it, at minimum 200 sites per article/news with the almost exact same articles and very different tag credentials...

The problem with Gamecube is analog triggers! I know there's an adapter for the GameCube controller but I don;t think Nintendo will do this unless they release there own adapter or another controller but on the bright side I don't think GameCube needs an emulater like the N64, SNES, NES, Gameboy Advance, or any other console on VC because the Wii U can play Wii Games on the Wii OS and the Wii is built alot like a Gamecube so they can just over downloadable versions of the original game if I'm correct and sell them as VC games!